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Maria Villablanca
Co-Founder and CEO at Future Insights Network
United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Host of Transform Talks Podcast Series | 100 Most Influential Women Supply Chain Leaders - Helping Supply Chain and Manufacturing leaders cut through the hype of Transformation | Gartner Peer Community Ambassador
Available For: Advising, Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking Travels From: London, England
Speaking Topics: Leadership and talent management, supply chain and business transformation, and sustainable supply chain management.
Agentic AI: Cutting Through the Noise to Deliver Real Impact
LinkedIn
February 11, 2025
We've seen it with blockchain, IoT, digital twins, and now Generative AI is the latest shiny new object dominating the conversation. But for all the excitement, where's the tangible impact? Where's the real ROI?
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
Top 5 Challenges for Supply Chain Leaders in 2025
LinkedIn
August 20, 2024
For many who are still knee-deep in the challenges of 2024, this question may seem obscure. It’s only August after all! Yet, we’re thrust into an age where predictive planning and airtight strategies are the only way to stay at the top of the game
Supply Chain Isn’t Just for Supply Chainers
LinkedIn
July 16, 2024
We all know that the pandemic showcased the immense value of effective supply chain management and the people behind it. It’s due to the function that resources were mobilised for the right problems; logistical barriers were overcome; the disrupted balance between supply and demand was met; and customer needs and mindsets were better navigated.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
GenAI is Here. If You Aren’t Using It Yet, You’re Too Late…
LinkedIn
June 25, 2024
I was chosen to be part of the media analyst and influencer program — a great role through which I got the latest scoop on discussions shaping current hype cycles.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
5 Lies of Leadership You Need to Stop Telling Yourself
LinkedIn
June 11, 2024
It was often painted as a path of unwavering certainty, bold decision-making, unquestionable authority and sheer resilience. Leadership wasn’t just a set of actions, it was an armour. And everyone else saw it as impenetrable.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
You Won’t Find the Face of Leadership in the Boardroom Anymore
Linkedln
May 14, 2024
People proved their worth face to face. But to do so you needed to understand the rules of professionalism. This wasn’t the place to be an individual. This was the place reserved for people who donned the image of the professional the best.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
I’ve Had Enough… And I’m OK with That.
LinkedIn
April 30, 2024
I’ve had some jarring conversations with C-level executives over the years…
But nothing floors me as much as when some give me the walkthrough of their illustrious careers, years spent climbing the corporate ladder and the great personal sacrifices they’ve made…
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
10 Definitive Laws of Transformation
LinkedIn
April 02, 2024
Leadership today is defined not only by our actions, but by giving back that knowledge. Especially in the Supply Chain space and to all the heroes who have defined it in the past 4 years of endless crisis.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
5 Quick Steps to Battling Imposter Syndrome… And to Remember Who the F*ck You Are
LinkedIn
March 19, 2024
Only a few weeks ago we celebrated International Women’s Day (8 March). My feed was flooded with content, as people took to LinkedIn to highlight what the date meant to them.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
We NEED More Anti-Fragile Leaders in Supply Chain
Linkedln
February 20, 2024
The first event of a year sets the tone for discussions that could dominate an industry. It’s paramount to me that the right themes cross people’s minds. Especially when we need to see it actioned like never before.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
It’s OK to Fail at Leadership: But Only if…
Transform Thoughts with Maria
February 06, 2024
I would completely own my actions. But not in a way where I would feel “accountable” or “guilty”. I didn’t see my attempt at leadership as flawed. I was mentored by bosses with a “do as I say” mentality.” I drew on those teachings and applied them to my style of leadership.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
Still Talking About Digital Transformation? You’re a Decade Too Late
Transform Thoughts with Maria
January 09, 2024
Suddenly, if you’re still having conversations about moving from analogue to digital… man, then you’re CENTURIES behind. The AI hype appeared to be an announcement to the world that being digital should have been intuitive to us by now. Because now there’s a tool that will supercharge this intuition.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Leadership
Deprogramme or Die: Supply Chain’s New Playbook for 2024
Transform Thoughts with Maria
November 28, 2023
A week ago I had lunch with one of my mentors.
Victor Lewis is a man that has never ceased to amaze me. His tenacity and zeal are huge reasons why I still take his wisdom to heart. Every encounter is enriching.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Leadership
Reflections with SAP: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Future-Proof Businesses
Transform Thoughts with Maria
November 02, 2023
I have experienced one of the most incredible years in the industry. The people I’ve met, the conversations I’ve had, the insights I explored…
All of it is still buzzing in my head as I zip from one event to the next in what has been (and still is) the busiest event season ever.
War and Supply Chain: The Winter of Our Discontent
Transform Thoughts with Maria
October 17, 2023
I can’t share thoughts on transformation this week without acknowledging what’s happening in the world…
The terrible events in the Middle East are very front of mind. There’s no escaping it.
But as brutal as this may sound, the world manages to move on as war and political tensions ravage a place and its people. The pulse of the globe is irregular, but never completely still.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Risk Management
“Am I Doing Too Much?” How to Deal With Overwhelm in Business
Transform Thoughts with Maria
October 03, 2023
Last Tuesday, I came to a standstill in the middle of Oxford Street… completely out of breath.
I was in London to attend Supply Chain and Procurement Live. And I leveraged my being in the city to set up a couple of business and networking meetings. One of them was an online meet-up with a high-profile client. They had allotted 45 min for our conversation…
Barbies in Supply Chain: A Lesson in Business from History’s Most Famous Doll
LinkedIn
August 24, 2023
Many women watching the movie have walked out of cinemas with a mixed reality of either feeling seen, feeling understood, feeling proud, or even feeling surprised at the notion that they were unaware of some truths that had been staring them in the face.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Leadership, Supply Chain
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Future Insights Network
Future Insights Network
July 02, 2018
Future Insights Network is all about connections, content, and collaboration for senior industry professionals in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Digital Transformation. At FIN, we provide events, news, podcasts, virtual workshops, and connections for leaders looking to navigate the complexity of changing business models, consumer behavior, and digital innovation. Tune in to SupplyChainTV+.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Leadership
Solving Problems, Family & Standing Up For The Little Guy - Maria Villablanca | The Story Club #19
YouTube
May 31, 2023
From being born just as the Pinochet regime kicked off, bouncing around America, only for her world to be upended and her making the call to go back to Chile for her family.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Leadership
The Ellevate Podcast: Navigating the Supply Chain, with Maria Villablanca
Ellevate Network
January 18, 2023
Maricella also sits down with Maria Villablanca, Co-Founder and CEO of Future Insights Network and host of "Transform Talks," to discuss being a Latina in the business world, the power you gain from instability, and how to adapt in uncertain times.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
268 Podcasts
ViT: Supply Chain Design vs Planning: Insights from Don Hicks, CEO of Optilogic
Youtube
December 05, 2024
In this episode of 'Voices in Transformation,' hosted by Maria Villablanca, Maria and Optilogic's CEO Don Hicks dive deep into the intricacies of supply chain design versus planning. Don shares his extensive experience and vision, discussing why both design and planning are critical for managing complex supply chains. He emphasises the importance of redesigning supply chains regularly to mitigate risks and create competitive advantages. The discussion also touches on the impacts of the pandemic, the evolving global market, and the role of AI in supply chain management. Whether you're a supply chain professional or business leader, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of supply chain management.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#217 - Transforming Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Disruptive Era with Dr. Arne Flemming & Frank Arnold
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December 04, 2024
In this episode, "Transforming Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Disruptive Era," we explore the challenges and opportunities facing supply chain leaders today.
This episode features an insightful discussion with Dr. Arne Flemming, Senior Vice President of Corporate Supply Chain and Global L
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#216 - Culture Code: Cracking the Code to Organizational Transformation with Tom Krause
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November 11, 2024
In this episode of Transform Talks featuring Tom Krause, author of the book "If Your Culture Could Talk" we discuss the importance of culture in organizational transformation, particularly within the supply chain domain.
Key Points:
Culture is the Hidden Impediment: Many supply chain transformation
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#214 - Rethinking Supply Chain Operations in the Age of Digitization With Mourad Tamoud
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June 10, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks,, I am joined by Mourad Tamoud, Chief Supply Chain Officer at Schneider Electric where we explore the rise of digitization and artificial intelligence (AI), and how they're transforming supply chain management.
In this episode you will hear about Schneider Electric
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#213 - Mitigating the Impact of Global Disruptions on the Supply Chain Network with Eric Enselme
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June 03, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Eric Enselme, a supply chain and innovation management expert with experience of leading multiple global supply chains.
Eric is an accomplished executive specializing in innovation and supply chain management with a career spanning three decades a
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
The Role of Control Towers In Managing Complex Supply Chain Networks with Nina Anttila
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May 27, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nina Anttila, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at verkkokauppa.com.
Nina is a Customer focused E2E Supply Chain Management expert with international experience, particularly interested in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Logistics, processes, t
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#212 - The Role of Control Towers In Managing Complex Supply Chain Networks with Nina Anttila
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May 27, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nina Anttila, the Chief Supply Chain Officer at verkkokauppa.com.
Nina is a Customer focused E2E Supply Chain Management expert with international experience, particularly interested in Supply Chain Management, Sourcing and Logistics, processes, t
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
Top-Down Leadership Alignment in Supply Chain Transformation with Aamir Shaukat
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May 20, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Aamir Shaukat the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fiskars Group and a leader who understands the power of collaboration across the entire supply chain and beyond.
Aamir is responsible for the Group wide leadership of full operations and end to end sup
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#211 - Top-Down Leadership Alignment in Supply Chain Transformation with Aamir Shaukat
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May 20, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Aamir Shaukat the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fiskars Group and a leader who understands the power of collaboration across the entire supply chain and beyond.
Aamir is responsible for the Group wide leadership of full operations and end to end sup
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#210 - Why Company Culture Matters More Than Skills in Digital Transformation with Nuno Miller
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May 13, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nuno Miller, the Digital COO of N Brown Group, a leading online retailer of fashion and homeware products.
In this episode we discuss:
In the supply chain, while technical skills are important, most digital transformations fail because they neglec
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#209 - The Importance of Cross-Functional Team Collaboration in Change Management with Stephen Tonks
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May 06, 2024
In this episode of Transform Talks I am joined by Stephen Tonks the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Fujikura Automotive who has 35 years of experience working within a number of purchasing and supply chain roles.
From purchasing and sustainability to supply chain mapping and capacity planning, this e
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#208 - Brigitte Michaud's Essential Strategies for Navigating a Successful Supply Chain Transformation
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April 29, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Brigitte Michaud, the Senior Vice President of Business Transformation at Stada Group.
Brigitte has a strong track record of designing and executing high-degree transformations in the end-to-end supply chain ecosystem.
In this episode we discuss:
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#207 - The human element of supply chain digital transformation with Nico Nuerbchen
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April 22, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by Nico Nuerbchen, the Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain Management at Olympus Corporation.
In this episode, we discuss:
The key hurdles companies face when automating their supply chains.
Why successful transformation hinges on clear commun
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#206 - End-to-end shipping visibility for building a resilient supply chain with Mike Deangelis
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April 15, 2024
On this episode of Transform Talks, I am joined by the Head of Ocean at FourKites, Mike Deangelis.
In this episode we discuss:
How visibility solutions act as bridges, bringing in additional data sources.
How end-to-end data is crucial, including ETAs and pre-planning for each facility.
How to gai
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#205 - Darcy MacClaren on building the risk-resilient, sustainable, self-healing Supply Chain of the future
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April 08, 2024
Darcy MacClaren is a multi-award-winning strategic global leader who has spent 30 years growing, differentiating, and improving businesses through technology transformation, with a focus on supply chains. Over the last twelve years, she has held various leadership roles at SAP. Today, she serves as
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#204 - Supply Chain disruptors and trends of 2024 with Richard Howells
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January 10, 2024
Richard Howells has been working in the ERP, supply chain management and manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP’s ERP, Finance and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics o
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#203 - Chris Ortega on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today
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December 20, 2023
Chris Ortega is the CEO of Fresh FP&A, a leading fractional CFO and advisory services firm that provides businesses with the right tools to transform and scale their finance organisation. Chris started his career in public accounting at EY and has since gone on to accumulate more than 17 years o
Tags: Digital Transformation, Procurement, Supply Chain
#202 - Jacqueline Krage Strako on how USPS is delivering for America
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December 13, 2023
Jacqueline Krage Strako is Chief Commerce and Business Solutions Officer and Executive Vice President of the United States Postal Service. Jacqueline began her career in 1989 as an industrial engineer. In the 35 years since she has held multiple positions within the Postal Service including Budget a
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#201 - Sasha Pailet Koff on how Dell is using AI to improve efficiency in their digital Supply Chain
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December 06, 2023
Sasha Pailet Koff is the Senior Vice President, Digital Supply Chain at Dell Technologies. Sasha has over two decades of experience spanning a series of leadership positions helping organisations solve complex business challenges. In fact prior to joining Dell Sasha worked for the likes of Johnson &
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#200 - The life and times of Gabriel Villablanca Sr.
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November 29, 2023
Gabriel Villablanca Sr was born in the North of Chile in 1935. He began his working career as a homicide detective, following in his father's footsteps. At the age of 35 he decided to completely transform his life and join the aviation industry, where he remained until his retirement. The dictatorsh
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#199 - Sabine Mueller on embracing change in the workplace
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October 18, 2023
Sabine Mueller is the CEO & EVP at DHL Consulting, an independent management consultancy dedicated to creating value for Deutsche Post DHL Group, its customers and external companies. Sabine has spent the past 20 years helping supply chain leaders navigate the changes created by digital transfor
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#198 - Amir Ghannad on how to become a transformative leader
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October 11, 2023
Amir Ghannad is a leadership development specialist, international keynote speaker and the founder of The Ghannad Group, which offers speaking, workshop facilitation, executive coaching and consulting services, focused on guiding leaders in creating cultures that deliver breakthrough results and unp
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#197 - Harald Emberger on the transformation that has taken place within Supply Chain
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October 04, 2023
Harald Emberger is the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Beiersdorf, one of the world's leading FMCG companies, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin and Tesa. Prior to joining the company Harald held several different leadership roles with both Unilever PLC and Mars Inc, including Head of the Supply Chai
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Procurement
#196 - Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch on the biggest problems facing the Supply Chain today
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September 27, 2023
Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch is a pioneer in Supply Chain Management and an internationally recognized thought leader in this field. Throughout his 30+ years in international consulting he has managed major projects in industries such as consumer products, chemical, pharmaceutical, electronics and automo
Maria Villablanca | Short form video
YouTube
May 23, 2023
We’re a strategic video company.. What is that when it's at home?
We make videos focused on results VS making something that just looks pretty.
On the channel, you’ll find hints, tips, advice and how-tos on growing your business with videos.
Tags: Digital Transformation, Supply Chain, Leadership
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Supply Chains in 2025 and beyond
Date : October 28, 2024
In 2025, supply chains will push boundaries with deeper digital integration, leveraging AI to predict demand, optimise inventory, and enhance real-time visibility like never before. Sustainability will no longer be a nice-to-have but a competitive necessity, with businesses prioritising carbon-neutral strategies and circular economy practices. The winners will be those who build dynamic ecosystems, turning tech and partnerships into strategic assets. As the industry continues evolving, the ability to adapt quickly and capitalise on data-driven insights will separate the leaders from the laggards.
The last few years of crisis have highlighted the importance of strong, resilient and agile supply chains in gaining competitive advantage. The next few years will cement the importance of the Chief Supply Chain Officer as a key driver in strategic growth and innovation.
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Supply Chain Isn’t Just for Supply Chainers
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You Won’t Find the Face of Leadership in the Boardroom Anymore
I’ve Had Enough… And I’m OK with That.
10 Definitive Laws of Transformation
5 Quick Steps to Battling Imposter Syndrome… And to Remember Who the F*ck You Are
It’s Criminal That Supply Chains Think They Can Get Away With This…
We NEED More Anti-Fragile Leaders in Supply Chain
It’s OK to Fail at Leadership: But Only if…
Crisis Has No Room For Experiments: Time to Double Down on the Must-Haves
Still Talking About Digital Transformation? You’re a Decade Too Late
A Computer Nearly Ruined My Thanksgiving
Deprogramme or Die: Supply Chain’s New Playbook for 2024
Reflections with SAP: Supply Chain, Sustainability and Future-Proof Businesses
War and Supply Chain: The Winter of Our Discontent
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Transform Thoughts with Maria Villablanca
Future Insights Network
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#215 - The Misconceptions of Building Resilient Supply Chains with Harry McCarney from Hack & Craft
The Role of Control Towers In Managing Complex Supply Chain Networks with Nina Anttila
#206 - End-to-end shipping visibility for building a resilient supply chain with Mike Deangelis
#204 - Supply Chain disruptors and trends of 2024 with Richard Howells
#203 - Chris Ortega on the biggest challenges and opportunities facing CFOs today
#202 - Jacqueline Krage Strako on how USPS is delivering for America
#201 - Sasha Pailet Koff on how Dell is using AI to improve efficiency in their digital Supply Chain
#200 - The life and times of Gabriel Villablanca Sr.
#197 - Harald Emberger on the transformation that has taken place within Supply Chain
#196 - Dr. Wolfgang M. Partsch on the biggest problems facing the Supply Chain today
#217 - Transforming Supply Chains: Building Resilience in a Disruptive Era with Dr. Arne Flemming & Frank Arnold
